My dear friend A and I had big plans for a trip to Jordan in April 2020, but alas, COVID-19 thwarted our excitement. We often talk about traveling together in the future. A has been a close friend since our high school days, and she knows me inside out. She’s an incredible inspiration to me! I admire her straightforward nature and how she’s always ahead of the game. It’s easy for us to connect because we share so many similarities 😄

Suddenly, A popped the question: “How about a quick trip to Istanbul?” We hadn’t been thinking about Jordan “at the moment,” so I thought, “Why not?” Istanbul is rich in history, and I envisioned it as a trip to revisit school subjects in real life—quite the educational adventure! So, we set our sights on Istanbul for a 5-day Easter getaway, flying out from CPH the day before my birthday. 🥳